capturing the good life

Oregon

After several weeks of hard work with my day job, I needed to take a few days off to disconnect from the everyday and get some extra adventuring in. I took to the Columbia River Gorge with my favorite companion and her2 year old (also my favorite) for a day of hiking.

We decided on Wahkeena Falls to get our PNW fix, knowing that half the vertical hike was paved. This made it “easier” with a little one strapped to my dear friend’s back. With several switchbacks and several goldfish crackers, we made it to Fairy Falls. The water was pristine and the moss and ferns were the most beautiful shades of green. All I could say the entire way up was, “This place is magic- and we live here”. What could have been made into a large loop hike, we made our finale the falls and made our way back down the trail, since hiking with a little one can be tricky. A quick zip to the Eastwind Drive In for a bite and HUGE ice cream cones for all and we were feeling like the day was the perfect amount of adventure and friendship.

Hi, I'm Monica!
This is where I share my PNW adventures, love for photography, and some down-home DIY. I believe in simple Northwest living filled with family, friends, and the good life.